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Compare train, coach, ferry and flight for Thessaloniki to Athens
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £65, while a ferry costs an average of £86.
Distance: 303 km
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Most popular Flight | Ferry | Driving |
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£65 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price | £115 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 11m Average total duration 16h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Thessaloniki to Athens:
A train is £18 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Thessaloniki to Athens costing on average £36.
A train is £47 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Athens costing on average £65.
A train is £68 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Thessaloniki to Athens costing on average £86.
Other travel options to Athens take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Coach takes on average 6h 15m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 11m.
You'll arrive about 3h 19m sooner (2h 2m by flight vs 5h 21m by car) and save roughly £49 compared to fuel and tolls (£65 vs £115). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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How to get to Athens from Thessaloniki by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Thessaloniki to Athens is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
GQ3917:000h55Thessaloniki International Airport7:55Athens International Airport£721One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- GQ3917:000h55Thessaloniki International Airport7:55Athens International Airport£721One-way0 changes
Fastest
- A31016:000h50Thessaloniki International Airport6:50Athens International Airport£801One-way0 changes
Other options
- A31057:400h50Thessaloniki International Airport8:30Athens International Airport£801One-way0 changes
- GQ3819:100h55Thessaloniki International Airport10:05Athens International Airport£1111One-way0 changes
- GQ38923:200h55Thessaloniki International Airport0:15Athens International Airport£1231One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Thessaloniki to Athens:
A train is £18 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Thessaloniki to Athens costing on average £36.
A train is £47 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Athens costing on average £65.
A train is £68 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Thessaloniki to Athens costing on average £86.
Other travel options to Athens take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Coach takes on average 6h 15m.
Ferry takes on average 17h 11m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thessaloniki and Athens as scheduled services by train, coach, ferry and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Thessaloniki International Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Thessaloniki and arrive in Port of Piraeus.
- Travel with Hellenic Train S.A. to go to Athens by train.
- Travel with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets to go to Athens by ferry.
- Travel with Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air to go to Athens by flight.
- Travel with KTEL Thessalonikis to go to Athens by coach.
- 1 direct trains per day with Hellenic Train S.A..
- 1 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets.
- 9 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines.
- 8 direct coaches per day with KTEL Thessalonikis.
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